Community Life Church welcomes the community to performances of “A Christmas Carol,” a beautiful adaptation of Charles Dickens’ classic Christmas tale. It is adapted and directed by Carter Thomas.

Thomas, a Crescenta Valley High School alumni and Broadway national touring actor turned director, is eager to bring professional, live theater to the Crescenta Valley. This year’s production is his 18th of “A Christmas Carol.” He has performed the show at three separate theaters across Southern California, most recently directing Glendale Centre Theatre’s virtual production last year.  

“A Christmas Carol” is an age-old tale that follows Christmas-hating miserly businessman Ebenezer Scrooge. One Christmas Eve, Scrooge is visited by four ghosts: his late business partner Jacob Marley, Christmas Past, Christmas Present and The Ghost of Christmas Yet to Come. They each show him that redemption is possible while still on earth. The story will take a deeper look at how one should accept happiness and community into their lives. Carter’s production intertwines more than a dozen classic Christmas carols. 

Stuart James Galbraith stars as Scrooge alongside Kara Gibson as Christmas Past and Kelly Flynn as Bob Cratchit. Joining them are Kai Fink, Stephanie Davis, Bowie Bundlie, Tiffany Brevard, Calista Ruiz, Tyler Stouffer, Katie Polley, Madi Davis, Calvin Davis, Trenton Muroaka, Chris Gomez, Catherine Last, Sara Novak, Natalie Last, Kyle Kelley, Rebecca Thomas, Bradley Bundlie, Greg Hardash, Elizabeth Last, Kate Ponzio, Bridget Pugliese, Dan Nufer and Nick Mizrahi. 

The creative team includes director Thomas, assistant director Rebecca Thomas, music director Steven Applegate, choreographer Paul Reid, stage manager Tracey Thomas, production coordinator Kelly Flynn and costume designer Shon LeBlanc. 

Performances are Dec. 9-Dec. 12 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $20 for adults, $10 for children and students. Reserve tickets now at https://madeforcommunity.com/christmas or call (818) 249-5832. This is a family-friendly show. All ages are encouraged to attend.

Community Life Church is located at 4441 La Crescenta Ave. in La Crescenta. COVID protocols are being followed; facemasks are required and social distancing is encouraged.